Southampton boss Nigel Adkins feels the addition of Demba Ba has turned Chelsea into title challengers.

Saints face Chelsea tonight.

"I think with the addition of Demba Ba now and whoever else they might bring in they look a very well-equipped side to go for the title," Adkins said.

"It will be an interesting one but obviously he (Benitez) has started well in respect that they have won games, he is a good manager and has won the European Cup and the team play good."